Amorim urges caution with Eriksen amid Manchester United injury crisis

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim emphasized the need for caution regarding midfielder Christian Eriksen, who missed a recent match due to illness and has a history of heart issues following a cardiac arrest in 2021. The team is currently grappling with an injury crisis, with 12 first-team players sidelined, forcing Amorim to rely heavily on academy players during their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Despite being down a goal, he opted to make only one late substitution, bringing on 17-year-old Chido Obi in the final minutes, as he believed the team was performing well enough without changes. Amorim acknowledged the importance of managing young players carefully in such a competitive environment and expressed hope for the return of key players for the upcoming match against Everton. The loss left United 15th in the Premier League, facing challenges both from injuries and underperformance. The manager's decisions have drawn scrutiny, but he remains committed to developing younger talent within the squad.